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Child restraint system failed to meet pre-impact buckle release force requirements and back support angle requirements of fmvss 213.
The retractor assembly has a 'tongue' used to engage the breast shield of the child restraint; a stamping die used on this tongue could cause the part to fail and completely separate in a crash.
The polypropelene fasteners (canoe clip) used to attach the seats may contain hairline breaks or weaknesses that could cause the clip to break.
Child seats contain shield that may cause the seat to fail to conform to head excursion requirements of fmvss 213.
The shoulder straps and assembly do not fit a child snugly, leading to the possibility that a child could travel too far forward in a crash. This causes the child seat to fail the head and knee excursion requirements of fmvss 213.…
These safety seats exceed the post impact buckle release force requirement of 16 lbs. Maximum during testing. Not in compliance with fmvss 213.W.
The retaining screws of the handle to the shell can loosen, allowing the handle to separate from the shell.
Removable protective fabric pad that IS attached to the front tray shield with velcro tabs may have exposed urethane foam on the underside of the shield pad that a child could pick at with his or her fingers.
Child restraint failed post impact buckle release force testing.
The loop on the end of the shoulder strap IS only glued together, rather than glued and sewn.
The single strap slide that IS positioned on the right and left side of the upper harness may slip.
Pre dynamic test buckle release force IS lower than required by fmvss 213 child restraint system.
Restraint system failed to meet the 70 degree maximum back support angle requirement of fmvss 213 dynamic tests in the most reclined position when used with a lap belt only.
A car seat foam piece which IS attached to the plastic seat shell located under the seat cover does not meet the flammability requirements of fmvss no. 302.
A foreign object or substance can cause the white lock lever to be stuck in the down position at the time the chest shield IS unbuckled to remove the child.
Failed head excursion and hic requirement of dynamic sled tests, fmvss no. 213 for child restraint system.
Cracks develop in the plastic shell where the frame of the car seat IS riveted to the shell.
Plastic shield cracked in dynamic sled test allowing excessive child head excursion greater than the 22 inch maximum.
The shield pops open while vehicle IS moving. this IS due to failure to fully depress locking handle.
Child booster seat shield has surfaces that do not meet protrusion and radius of curvature, requirements of fmvss no. 213.
Plastic shell of child restrain fractured during dynamic crash when tested in accordance with fmvss 213, child seating systems, when used in infant rear facing mode.…
During dynamic sled test the child seat's plastic shell fractured and the back support angle increased. therefore the seats fail to conform to the requirements of standard fmvss 213, dynamic performance, child seat integrity.…
The top of the metal pull/lock pin which holds the shield in place, breaks off. this prevents the shield from being raised in order to remove its occupant.…
In some automobiles the rear of the vehicle seat may interfer with the operation of the recline adjustment latching mechanism on the child restraint in the infant (rear facing) position. should the adjustment latch be held in…
Seat buckle failed when crash tested in accordance with fmvss # 213 in the forward facing reclining position. consequence of…
Crotch strap buckle made of plastic requires 12 to 20 lbs. Release force which at times seems difficult to operate. to remedy this condition consumers have used lubricants to overcome the hard release.
Rear of plastic shell may crack or shear allowing the shoulder harness to loosen and occupant to fall forward more than the distance permitted by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, child restraint systems.
Plastic buckle and loop stitching components fail to meet federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, child restraint systems.
Equipment fails to meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems", since the buckle may disengage during a vehicle frontal impact, allowing excessive motion of the infant. Incorrect…
The possibility exists that the plastic upholstery button used to attach the upholstery to the car seat frame could come loose. Though removal of these buttons does not affect the performance or function of the car seat, a child could…